Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) announced that it received the necessary shareholder approval for its pending acquisition of DS Smith. Earlier this week, DS Smith also received the necessary shareholder approval for the combination. IP will report the final vote results of the special shareholder meeting in a Current Report…
PMMI, organizer and producer of PACK EXPO International 2024, announced the return of the PACK gives BACK event set for November 4, at the Arie Crown Theater, Lakeside Center, McCormick Place, in Chicago, Illinois. This annual benefit promises a night of entertainment, networking, and philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting the PMMI Foundation,…
A recent meeting of the European Label Forum (ELF) 2024 focused on developments along the supply chain, exploring key themes such as sustainability, recyclability, digital transformation, and the role of AI in reshaping the labeling industry. Sustainability and Circularity One of the major themes analyzed at the meeting was sustainability, particularly…
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced an upcoming webinar, Scoring Big in Sales: Using the Moneyball Strategy to Transform Your Sales Model, available to AICC members at no cost. The webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET, promises to equip participants with a formulaic approach to driving…
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the addition of Rebecca Rendon as Senior Manager of Education and Training. With an impressive background in the packaging industry, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to her new role, where she will support the development and implementation of educational initiatives to…
Roselle, New Jersey based Pamarco, a leading manufacturer in the anilox industry, announces the acquisition of TLS Anilox, a German-based company renowned for its excellence in anilox roll manufacturing and customer service. This strategic move, completed in Q4 2023, marks a significant step in Pamarco’s expansion into the European and international…
TAPPI recently announced 19 scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year. Elisha Ewing, a senior studying chemical engineering and paper engineering at Western Michigan University is the recipient of the William L. Cullison Scholarship. TAPPI Foundation’s $4,000 William L. Cullison Scholarship is named in honor of TAPPI’s fifth Executive Director and…
Siegwerk, a provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the launch of its new Business Partner Code of Conduct. The Code is rooted in Siegwerk’s Human Rights Guiding Principles, emphasizing risk acknowledgment, knowledge seeking, collaboration, stakeholder focus, and continuous improvement. It sets clear expectations for…
Burlington, Ontario based Kernic Systems announced the completion on the first phase of a multi-baler installation at a large new grocery distribution center. The facility required a specialized solution for the cardboard slip sheet waste generated by the automation system. The Maren Engineering Corporation ProPAK 60 Stretch, with a 70” long…
It’s been 62 years since the first edition of Corrugating Defect/Remedy Manual hit the shelves and demand for the updated Seventh Edition was on full display at September’s TAPPI/AICC SuperCorrExpo Conference in Orlando as copies sold out almost immediately, the association said. This resource for corrugators focuses on remedies and solutions…